White Creek, NY, a small town located in the northeastern part of the state, has seen a recent increase in crime rates. According to the background information provided, the town's violent crime rate is significantly lower than the national average at 9.8, but property crime has surpassed the US average at 24. This indicates that although White Creek may not have a high number of violent crimes, its residents are still at risk for property crimes such as burglary and theft. This could be due to the town's close proximity to major cities, making it an easy target for criminals. Additionally, the town's population has been steadily increasing, which could also contribute to the rise in crime. The local authorities are working diligently to address these issues and ensure the safety of their community. Despite these challenges, White Creek remains a close-knit town with a strong sense of community, and residents are hopeful that crime rates will decrease in the future.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
White Creek violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
White Creek property crime is 24.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of White Creek, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Cambridge, New York. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Cambridge, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.